Description:
The EDO will work as part of a small and dedicated team. The EDO reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for staff direction, and works with community organizations, industry groups, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee (or other governance structure) to implement the economic development strategy and Board priorities. This position will involve working outside of regular office hours and periodic out-of-town travel.
Key Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Providing support and recommendations to the CAO on sound economic development strategies and programs.
- Conducting research and analysis to support the development of business support, business attraction, workforce development, and marketing and communication projects and programs.
- Preparing correspondence, written reports, sector profiles, proposals, data summaries and presentations regarding key findings on target industries, markets, key messages, and partners, including content development and production of materials.
- Developing and delivering various projects and programs to support economic development. activities within established program delivery budgets.
- Providing economic and business development information to existing and prospective businesses and investors, business development proponents, government, and other private and public sector stakeholders, including relevant expertise and support for community economic development initiatives.
- Maintaining an awareness of current economic issues and opportunities important to the development of CCRD’s economy.
- Establishing and building relationships with local and regional businesses, major employers, potential investors, industry associations, entrepreneurs, post-secondary institutions, and financial institutions to facilitate economic growth and diversification.
- Liaising with investors, government agencies, the business community and educational and financial institutions to implement initiatives and strategies that define both short- and long-term. economic development goals and monitoring progress toward well-defined deliverables.
- Supporting and/or making presentations to the general public, community stakeholders, other CCRD staff and the board as required.
- Coordinating and/or participating in conferences and trade shows to represent and promote the CCRD.
- Monitoring, maintaining, and producing content for use on platforms including but not limited to: social media platforms, websites, videos, marketing materials, advertisements, op-eds, and advertorials.
- Applying for or providing referrals to available funding programs; and
- Performing other related duties as required.